USB card reader v camera cable.
Aug 12, 2019 08:30:54 #
Bill_de wrote:
Every version of Windows has a trash folder. When ... (show quote)
Windows has trash bins, etc, but, not the cards and drives it formats. A formatted SD card is not a "Windows" card it is a universal card formatted to an industry standard format that can be used in any computer or device capable of reading that format, which virtually every computer, Windows or not, can do. No operating system is being installed on the card. It's 1's and 0's are simply being arranged in a recognizable pattern.
Aug 12, 2019 08:35:30 #
Though not a popular subject it is a good one. I use a card reader now 100% of the time. It is easy and quick. When I got my Olympus E420 many many years ago I did try the cable and found it to be VERY slow. Bent pins? Yes I have had that problem more than once with multiple cameras even though I am always careful with the card. The pin fix is not all that hard - a thin flat screwdriver and some really good light will do the trick but DO NOT ever over bend or it could be a disaster. My next camera will most likely be full frame and probably will have the ability to send photo over the web but for now the card method is it.
Aug 12, 2019 08:35:48 #
quixdraw wrote:
Never had a card reader - always used a cable or SDHC slot in the computer. Seems quick & efficient enough. I reformat the card in camera as needed. What are the benefits of a card reader?
SDHC slot is a card reader, they do go bad, are hard to reach, my all-in-one, or can be slow.
Aug 12, 2019 08:45:04 #
buckscop wrote:
Not the hottest topic here, but am interested in the answer. Is downloading the camera to a PC/tablet faster with a USB reader, or using the cable that came with the camera (Canon)? Some of my larger shooting sessions (200ish) photos, takes awhile with the cable. USB also seems easier to bring along on trips versus the cable. The USB reader would almost be 'universal' . Just wondering what the UHH crowd prefers.
Have done it both ways. Did not have a card reader at some point for CF cards, so used the cable until I got the reader. Now on SD cards and just use the slot in the laptop. Put card in slot after removing the card that was in there and put that card in camera. Format. Go. Usually have 4 or 5 cards with me, so if I were to use the cable, I would be putting them into the camera each time just to use the cable. Makes more sense to just put them in the computer.
Aug 12, 2019 09:00:26 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Another personal choice scenario - Yes to card reader for larger downloads, sometimes cable for smaller, wi-fi once in a while. Card reader is quick and easy, I'm careful with loading the card back in the camera, so I've never had an issue with pins. Cable is fine, not as fast as my card reader, but ties up camera and uses battery power. Wi-fi would be useful for travel and such, but at home the reader is quick and easy. Usually when downloading pics, at approx. 30MB per, it is just faster/simpler... videos and hundreds/thousands stills from my game cameras are also much easier, since they often take a while due to quantity.
Aug 12, 2019 09:01:43 #
buckscop wrote:
Not the hottest topic here, but am interested in the answer. Is downloading the camera to a PC/tablet faster with a USB reader, or using the cable that came with the camera (Canon)? Some of my larger shooting sessions (200ish) photos, takes awhile with the cable. USB also seems easier to bring along on trips versus the cable. The USB reader would almost be 'universal' . Just wondering what the UHH crowd prefers.
My impression is that using the card reader is faster but I've never tested it. I think this is much like the question of what is the best workflow for PP; the answer is whatever works well for you.
Aug 12, 2019 09:24:09 #
I don't shoot even close to your numbers so I go back and forth. If I have a lot of shots I pull the card and go direct to the SD slot on my laptop, otherwise I go with the cable. About the only downside to using a cable from the camera is that I don't have the camera running down the battery while I'm downloading. At my age I also don't have to remember to shut the camera down first before disconnecting.
Aug 12, 2019 09:25:28 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
I use the card reader as it is faster and easer than hooking it tom my camera. Also I take my battery out when I load the card reader and put the battery on the charger and a fresh battery non the camera.
Aug 12, 2019 09:26:18 #
buckscop wrote:
Not the hottest topic here, but am interested in the answer. Is downloading the camera to a PC/tablet faster with a USB reader, or using the cable that came with the camera (Canon)? Some of my larger shooting sessions (200ish) photos, takes awhile with the cable. USB also seems easier to bring along on trips versus the cable. The USB reader would almost be 'universal' . Just wondering what the UHH crowd prefers.
I have always used a reader. (since 1999)
Mark
Aug 12, 2019 09:55:13 #
Physically, I find fiddling with the cable is more clumsy than just popping the card out of the camera and sticking it into my card reader. The cable I have to find it in my camera bag, take it out, open the camera door, attach the cable attach the computer, then tell it to do its thing. Then detach the cable, open my camera bag, and put the cable away, then clise up the bag. Big pain, if you ask me.
Aug 12, 2019 10:06:40 #
Aug 12, 2019 10:12:35 #
Longshadow wrote:
If you don't have a card reader built into the computer. 
One old computer I had did not have a built-in card reader, I had to use an external reader.
One old computer I had did not have a built-in card reader, I had to use an external reader.
No you didn't, you only needed to use the cable unless it was soo old you did not have a USB port. I bought a card reader once on vacation as I have two different card slots and left my cable at home. I have never used the reader again. By the time you hook up the card reader pull the card and plug the card in, you could have been busily downloading. At worst I get something to drink while it's happening. Of all the places in life to be worried about time. this seems to be the most trivial.
Aug 12, 2019 10:18:41 #
LFingar wrote:
Windows has trash bins, etc, but, not the cards and drives it formats.
Precisely! That's why I said "Windows" has a trash bin and also that files deleted from a card or camera wouldn't wind up there.
I actually said 'probably' because I'm not sure if shift/delete would put the file in the bin, since it is used to bypass the trash bin when deleting from an internal drive.
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Aug 12, 2019 10:51:50 #
SteveLoker
Loc: Fort Worth, TX
Since I have a Canon 7d mark ii I use both cards on a shot, both CF and SD, I use the built in SD slot on my PC for that card and a USB 3.0 for the CF card. Bothers are WAY faster than via the cable. When getting ready for a shoot in the morning, I format the cards in camera. I made the mistake of not formatting in camera ONCE. I have a WiFi card that goes in the SD slot and occasionally use it for remote, down range work.
Aug 12, 2019 11:10:29 #
Bill_de wrote:
Every version of Windows has a trash folder. When ... (show quote)
Yes, my trash folder is on the desktop, not the SD card.
(Like I inferred from the other post.)
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